Bemus Point Fall Fest

Bemus Point’s Fall Fest: September 18 - 20

Celebrate the changing seasons at Bemus Point’s Annual Fall Fest, happening September 18-20. The weekend is full of activities that show off the best of autumn in our lakeside village.

Street Market
Stroll down Main Street and explore the Fall Fest Street Market, open Friday through Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM. Vendors will stretch along Main Street from Lakeside Drive to the Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House, with the food area located in the Bus Garage lot.

Throughout the weekend, visitors can shop a wide variety of handmade goods, artwork, jewelry, pottery, apparel, home décor, baked goods, specialty foods and more. Many vendors will also be set up on Friday, so there is plenty to see all three days of the festival.

Shopping & Draw-a-Leaf Discounts
Local shops will be open throughout Fall Fest weekend, with many offering seasonal sales and the popular “Draw-a-Leaf” discount, where customers pull a leaf at checkout for savings from 5% to 50%.*

Spend some time browsing around Bemus Point and enjoy shopping at Alpacaville, Bemus Point Pottery, Petals & Twigs Gifts and Children’s Shoppe, Skillmans, The Ugly Peacock, Lakeside Arts & Furniture, G.I. Threads and Illustrious Order of Makesmiths. From gifts and apparel to pottery, artwork, home décor and one-of-a-kind finds, there is plenty to explore throughout the weekend.

*Draw-a-Leaf discounts are available at participating stores only.

Food & Drink Specials
Fall Fest is also a great excuse to eat your way through Bemus Point. Bemus Point Inn Restaurant will feature a pumpkin waffle with whipped cream cheese, sliced banana and pecan praline sauce, along with Apple Cider Mimosas for the season. Bemus Point Market will feature Perry’s Cider Mill and Pumpkin Pie Premium ice creams, along with Birdshack Chicken & Deli favorites inside the market, including jumbo French toast filled donut bites, popcorn chicken and corndogs.

Coppola’s Pizzeria will set up a pop-up tent outside with a special fall menu, including discounted Buffalo Bills logo pizzas. Ellicottville Brewing on Chautauqua will launch a brand-new fall menu for the weekend. Guppy’s Restaurant & Tavern will feature Jägerschnitzel with hand-breaded pan-seared pork, homemade spaetzle, warm mushroom gravy, crispy onions, warm homemade applesauce and garlic bread, plus pumpkin bread pudding, fall cocktails, fall beer and fresh maple fluff cotton candy. 14 Main will serve hot dogs and hamburgers on the See-Zurh House porch.

Visitors can also enjoy a beautiful waterfront dining experience at Trattoria Partenope on the Lake and Splash, stop by The Happy Cow, or grab a fun fall drink special from Lake Life Café. Sweet Aleda's Delightful Treats & Dirty Sodas will also be part of the Street Market, giving visitors another sweet stop during the weekend.

Fall Fest Beer Garden
The Beer Garden at the Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House will be open throughout Fall Fest weekend, with seasonal craft beers, fall cocktail specials and live entertainment. It’s a great area for the whole family to enjoy music outside and settle in for a while between shopping, food and everything else happening around the village.

Live Music & Entertainment
Friday kicks off with Cowboy Hat Happy Hour at the Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House from 4-9 PM, followed by GoldiRocks from 6-9 PM. Ellicottville Brewing on Chautauqua will also have Erica & Jesse performing from 6-9 PM. Saturday is packed from morning through evening. The Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House starts the day with Sunshine & Strength HIIT with Jess at 9 AM and Yoga & Brew at 10 AM. Mikey’s Famous Chicken BBQ begins at 1 PM, while supplies last, DJ Carmello plays from 1-4 PM and Black Widow Band takes over from 6-9 PM.

At The Village Casino, the annual Help Us Drink the Beer Party will feature half-off select beers, with Randy Graham and Jamie performing from 6-9 PM. Ellicottville Brewing on Chautauqua will keep the night going with DJ Zac Mac from 8 PM to close. On Sunday, head back to the Tap House for Bloody Marys & Burgers beginning at noon.

Classic Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In
On Saturday, September 19, the Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House will host its Classic Car & Motorcycle Cruise-In from 1-5 PM. It is a great afternoon stop for anyone who wants to check out the cars and motorcycles while enjoying the rest of the Fall Fest atmosphere.

Open Houses
The Bemus Point Historical Society will be open Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM. The Lawson Center will be open Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM with free admission. Visitors can explore exhibits on local boating history, and Ship Store merchandise will be 20% off, excluding books.

Take a Ride on the Bemus Point-Stow Ferry
Fall Fest weekend is also the last chance of the season to take a ride on the historic Bemus Point-Stow Ferry. The Ferry will run Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12-8 PM, with Sunday, September 20 marking the final day of the 2026 season.

Family Fun at The Musky Mall
The Musky Mall will be a family-friendly stop on Saturday and Sunday, with both face painting and the petting zoo available from 10 AM to 5 PM. The Village Casino will also offer free pumpkin painting for kids on Saturday and Sunday, and Guppy’s Restaurant & Tavern will have wooden pumpkin painting for kids as well.

Parking & Getting Around
Parking along Main Street will be blocked off during Street Market hours to help keep the area safer and easier to navigate for visitors. Guests are encouraged to park along Sunnyside Avenue near the school and tennis courts or near the Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House. Miss Joanie’s Shuttle will operate throughout Fall Fest weekend, making it easy for visitors who park farther away to get into town. To arrange a ride, call (716) 338-5095.

Thank You to Our Sponsors
A big thank you to this year’s Fall Fest sponsors, Dave Warren Powersports, Bemus Point Business Association and Auer & Associates, UBS Financial Services Inc. Their support helps make Fall Fest possible.